Is your business using Google? We strongly suggest that no business use Google except for their advertising placement. Using Google for your website or document applications is dangerous to you and your customers. GOOGLE PRIVACY POLICY We’re getting rid of over 60 different privacy policies across Google and replacing them with one that’s a...
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Google.com is changing the way it treats humans. Despite cries of “foul” from the tech. community, Google is going to start tracking individuals across all their platforms and across the entire Internet. It is advised to eliminate as many of your Google services as possible. Following is the statement from Google: We’re getting rid...
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Follow the story on twitter with #SOPA #PIPA There are many laws that dictate what you can say and do on the Internet. All businesses and government entities must obey the laws. U.S. legislators are currently trying to pass new laws that would effect your ability to freely publish on the Internet. Wikipedia.org has...
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The TOR Project Anonymity Online Protect your privacy. Defend yourself against network surveillance and traffic analysis. * Tor prevents anyone from learning your location or browsing habits. * Tor is for web browsers, instant messaging clients, remote logins, and more. * Tor is free and open source for Windows, Mac, Linux/Unix, and Android Tor...
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Are you taking steps to protect personal information? Safeguarding sensitive data in your files and on your computers is just plain good business. After all, if that information falls into the wrong hands, it can lead to fraud or identity theft. A sound data security plan is built on five key principles: * Take...
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Remarks of Lawrence E. Strickling, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information -As Prepared for Delivery- The Media Institute February 24, 2010 It is a pleasure to be here with you at the Media Institute. As most of you know, at NTIA we have been almost totally consumed with reviewing and awarding broadband...
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National Cyber Alert System Cyber Security Tip Shopping Safely Online Online shopping has become a popular way to purchase items without the hassles of traffic and crowds. However, the Internet has unique risks, so it is important to take steps to protect yourself when shopping online. Why do online shoppers have to take special...
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Facebook is finding out the cost of freedom — $9.5 million. A couple years ago Facebook started a marketing division called Beacon. Beacon worked as a go-between for Facebook and third-party businesses, such as, Blockbuster, Fandango and Overstock.com. The idea was to show a Facebook member’s friends recent purchases in the belief that it...
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by The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team Remember that the internet is a public resource. Avoid putting anything online that you don’t want the public to see or that you may want to retract. Why is it important to remember that the internet is public? Because the internet is so accessible and contains...
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